Library Information and Updates

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Per Washington State guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory

SUMAS LIBRARY BUILDING IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE
WCLS BOOKMOBILE NOW STOPS AT SUMAS EVERY FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP

CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES

IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Find the hours for your branch at the list below. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. Please note:

ALTERNATIVE SERVICES: If you are unable to wear a mask or prefer a no-contact experience, curbside pick up of library materials and other alternative services are available. See the list below.

DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.

CURBSIDE PICK UP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.

NEW: Schedule your curbside pick up appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup

PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up.

WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.

Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan.

LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP

Branch	Day and Time	Phone
Blaine	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-305-3637
Deming	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-592-2422
Everson	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-966-5100
Ferndale	Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM	360-384-3647
Island	Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-758-7145
Lynden	Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM	360-354-4883
N. Fork	Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-599-2020
NW Drive Library Express	Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM	360-305-3600
Pt. Roberts	Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-945-6545
Point Roberts Library Express (holds pick-up and returns only)	Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM	360-945-6545
S. Whatcom	Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-305-3632
Sumas	Bookmobile Service at Sumas: Friday 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM SUMAS LIBRARY IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE	360-988-2501
Mobile Svcs Bkmobile	Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 PM Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 PM Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 PM Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 PM Sumas: Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	360-305-3599

WCLS EVENTS

View our calendar for more WCLS Events

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